Northampton Community College licenses Respondus Lockdown Browser (RLDB), which is a custom Internet browser that locks down the testing environment within Blackboard. This product prevents students from being able to print, copy, visit different websites, or access other applications such as instant messaging when taking an online test within Blackboard.If you are an instructor who assigns proctored or non-proctored online exams (unit, midterm, final) within Blackboard, you need to enable these exams so students can only complete them using RLDB. The institutional use of RLDB will help protect the academic integrity of high-stakes, online assessments.On this page you will find documents & videos to help you & your students use RLDB. If you need assistance, please contact Instructional Technology staff at. It is strongly recommended you create a low-risk online quiz or test worth no points or extra credit to give students an opportunity to practice using RLDB.

RLDB only works with NCC's Blackboard account. You cannot enable RLDB to work with exams created in publisher-created sites such as MyMathLab or Homework Manager. You will need to create your major exams within Blackboard so they can be enabled using RLDB. Because the LockDown Browser does not allow access to other applications, instructors should not include questions in the locked down exam that require access to (for example) Microsoft Excel, other web sites, etc. RLDB does not open automatically if you attempt to enter a quiz/test using any other browser (e.g.

The installation process is fast and easy. The browser is about 4 MB and needs to be installed only once to a computer. Follow the onscreen directions for the download.

FireFox, Chrome, Safari). You must exit that browser and then open the Respondus Lockdown Browser either from the start-menu or the desktop icon. It will take you directly to the NCC Bb site, where you can log into Bb, go into a course, and take an exam. RLDB should only be used for taking online exams and assessments. It shouldn't be used to access other areas of Blackboard. RLDB can be used in both PC(windows) & Mac(OSX) environments.

(different versions on RLDB download site). A wireless network connection is NOT recommended when using Respondus LockDown Browser. If you need assistance, please contact Instructional Technology staff at.

Lennie tristano transcriptions pdf printer. Do Not Use RLDB with exams being proctored via ProctorU.

Posted by Respondus SupportIf you are seeing nothing happen when you click on the “Launch LockDown Browser” button in your quiz, it’s possible that you may have set your browser to not permit LockDown Browser to open. Depending on the browser you’re using, it’s also possible you designated the wrong app to open the LockDown Browser required exam.The first time you use your browser to click the “Launch LockDown Browser” button, a dialog window will appear. You will continue to see this dialog every time you click the launch button, unless you also select the “Remember my choice” option.Google Chrome dialog (Windows):Google Chrome dialog (Mac):For Chrome, it’s best to select the “Remember my choice” option and then you must also select the OPEN URL button (Windows) or Open LockDown Browser (Mac). If you select the “Remember my choice” option and then you mistakenly select “Don’t Open”, Chrome will remember your choice and the “Launch LockDown Browser” button will no longer work. Clicking on it will have no result whatsoever.To fix this in Chrome, click on the “Customize and Control” icon.Select “Settings” in the pull-down list, then scroll to the bottom of the page and select “Show Advanced Settings”. Scroll to the bottom of the advanced settings page, and click on “Reset Settings”.This will delete the “Don’t open” LockDown Browser designation you may have mistakenly set earlier and should allow the “Launch LockDown Browser” button to work again.Firefox: The first time you use Firefox to click the “Launch LockDown Browser” button, a dialog window will appear.

You should select LockDown Browser. Tamil book pdf format free download. We also recommend selecting the “Remember my choice” option. After doing this, click 'open link.' If Firefox is not automatically starting LockDown Browser when you click on the “Launch LockDown Browser” button, or another app is opening, you may have the wrong application designated. To check this, in Firefox go to tools options. You can also click on the “Open Menu” icon, then select “Options'.Once you select “Options” from the menu, select “Applications” and ensure that the application type “RLDB” is set to be opened by LockDown Browser.Safari, Internet Explorer and the Edge browser all have similar dialogue windows that will appear when you click the “Launch LockDown Browser” button. For more information.